Admiral Nelson died in the battle after he was shot by a French marksman as he stood on the quarterdeck. Only two complete Union Jacks used as battle ensigns at Trafalgar are known to have survived.

A hand drawn map by Admiral Lord Nelson showing his plan to defeat the French and Spanish navies at the Battle of Trafalgar has been discovered. The sketch shows his plan to split his fleet into ...

Admiral Lord Nelson’s famous last words may not have been “kiss me, Hardy,” according to a newly unearthed letter. Instead, the British naval hero is claimed to have declared, “Thanks be to God, I ...